2024 Tennessee Permit Test 12

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Tennessee. Each permit practice test question has three answer.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Tennessee. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Tennessee please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/tennessee/car.

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9. This road sign means:

maryland-no right turn
Explanation
Regulatory signs provide notice to road users of traffic laws and must be obeyed. Where this sign is posted, making a right turn is prohibited.

10. If you approach a flashing red traffic light, you:

maryland-flashing red light
Explanation
Treat a flashing red light the same as a stop sign. Come to a complete stop at the stop line or, if there is no stop line, prior to the crosswalk and before entering the intersection. Yield to all other traffic and pedestrians.

11. When driving at night, you should:

Explanation
Increase your following distance when it is difficult to see due to darkness. Use headlights to increase visibility, following the rules for proper use of high beams and low beams. Avoid looking directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle to avoid being blinded by the glare.

12. The child restraint law requires all children under the age of ____ to be placed in an approved child restraint device while in a moving vehicle.

Explanation
When in a moving vehicle, a child under one year old, or weighing less than 20 pounds, must be in a child passenger restraint system that is facing the rear of the car. Children who are between one and three years old, and who weigh more than 20 pounds, must be in a child passenger restraint system that is facing forward. Children who are between four and eight years old, and under 4' 9" tall, must be in a belt positioning booster seat system and wearing a seat belt.

13. This is the shape and color of a ____ sign.

georgia-yield
Explanation
Downward-facing triangular signs mean drivers must yield. When approaching a yield sign, slow down to a speed that is reasonable for existing conditions and stop if necessary. If you must stop, do so at a marked stop line, if it exists.

14. When you want to change lanes, you should never:

Explanation
You should never change lanes within an intersection. Before changing lanes, always look over your shoulder to check your blind spot. Be alert to other drivers moving into the same lane.

15. This sign means:

illinois-divided highway begins
Explanation
This sign indicates that a divided highway begins ahead.

16. When passing another vehicle, you should return to your original lane when:

Explanation
When passing another vehicle, move back into your original lane only when you can see the passed vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror. This ensures that you will have enough room to safely pull back in front of the other vehicle.
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